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Pikes Lane Primary School
Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5HU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
522
Capacity
518
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school fosters a supportive community, making it appealing for families. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has limited academic performance, with only 54% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While it ranks in the top 75% for expected outcomes nationally, there is room for growth, particularly in achieving higher standards, where only 8% of students excel.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.8%
Black African23.9%
Asian Indian15.9%
Other10.9%
Asian Other5.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White British0.2%
Location
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53.57416, -2.44482 · BL3 5HU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105161
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikes Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pikes Lane Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Pikes Lane Primary School a good school?
Pikes Lane Primary School scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pikes Lane Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pikes Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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